Senior at the Bergen County Academies passionate about utilizing interdisciplinary approaches bridging science and policy, aiming for equity and advancement in environmental and public health.
Projects
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Developing a chitin-based hydrogel to enhance the efficiency of coral microfragmentation, focusing on restoring slow-growing stony corals impacted by bleaching.
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Engineering hydrogels designed to support coral polyps during the microfragmentation process, incorporating antioxidants to improve resilience against environmental stressors.
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Recognized with First Place in Marine Science at the New Jersey Academy of Sciences and invited to present at the 2025 American Association for the Advancement of Science International Conference in Boston.
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1st Place Global Winner for the UPenn EcoVenture Challenge.
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Presented at the Kokutaiji School Annual Research Conference in Hiroshima, Japan (Jan 2025).
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Honored as a 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar.
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Developing a system using reinforcement learning (RL) to navigate coral reefs safely and adaptively.
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Using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with OpenFOAM to simulate coral environments and train RL models to handle complex ocean flows.
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Adding safety filters and cost functions to prevent collisions and ensure efficient, low-impact movement in reef habitats.
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Selected to the Princeton Lab Learning Program (1.1% acceptance rate), continuing on-site every Wednesday during the academic year.
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Selected as a NJ Governor's STEM Scholar by the Research and Development Council of New Jersey in partnership with the Governor’s Office and the NJ Department of Education.
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Collaborated with the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to design and test microbial fuel cell systems for reducing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in New Jersey rivers, focusing on the Lower Hackensack River Superfund site.
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Engineered cost-effective solutions using three-dimensional printing and carbon felt electrodes, prioritizing public health improvements and the protection of endangered species.
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Received a National Honorable Mention (NIH) for InSIGHTful Learning, an adaptive educational platform using semantic segmentation to enhance learning for neurodivergent students, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related ocular comorbidities like refractive errors and strabismus.
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Invited on an all-expenses-paid trip to NIH Headquarters in Bethesda, M.D., to present my research and meet with NEI Director Michael F. Chiang and other NIH directors.
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Collaborated with a team to develop a machine learning model achieving 95% accuracy in detecting deforestation markers such as illegal mining, fires, and logging through satellite imagery analysis.
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Presented findings to Princeton Computer Science and Engineering faculty, supporting efforts in global environmental preservation.
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Worked to increase osteoblast differentiation through using a 3D methylcellulose-based hydrogel
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Used VitroGel hydrogels to create a 3D environment mimicking natural bone tissue, testing mechanical properties like stiffness and viscosity.
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Conducted experiments to evaluate cell behavior, including growth, maturation, and mechanical response, for improving regenerative medicine techniques.
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Presented to Food and Drug Administration in May 2023.
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Presented at NASA Goddard Space Center in Greenbelt, Maryland (Apr 2024).
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Tested various systems and arrangements of thermoelectric Peltier modules to maximize energy potential by leveraging lunar temperature differentials.
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Proposed a sustainable energy solution to provide reliable power for lunar colonies, supporting long-term habitation and exploration efforts.
Writing
Co-authored the SPRING Plan for Global Engagement on AI Standards, proposing ethical AI practices for environmental monitoring and sustainability. Submitted and accepted as a comment to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.